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Student Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, near Reykjavik Harbour

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Interior
Lunch and dinner served
Towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Modern Twin Room with Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

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Hringbraut 29, Reykjavik, IS-101

What's nearby

  • Reykjavik City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Iceland - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harpa - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iðnó - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fröken Reykjavík - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stúdentakjallarinn - ‬4 min walk
  • National and University Library of Iceland
  • Plantan Bístró

About this property

Student Hostel

Hostel near Reykjavik Harbour
Close to Hallgrimskirkja and Harpa, Student Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Stúdentakjallarinn, offers lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Student Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and ovens
  • Wardrobes/closets, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (ISK 2,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Stúdentakjallarinn

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 23 and May 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: ISK 2000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Gardur
Gardur Hotel
Gardur Reykjavik
Hotel Gardur
Hotel Gardur Reykjavik
Student Hostel Reykjavik
Student Reykjavik
Student Hostel Reykjavik
Student Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Student Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Student Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Student Hostel?

Self parking is available for ISK 2000 per day.

What time is check-in at Student Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Student Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Student Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of National Museum of Iceland, Reykjavik Harbour, and Reykjavik City Hall. Laugavegur and Hallgrimskirkja are also within 15 minutes.

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Student Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very close to bus station and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lai Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very nice staff, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable place to stay in Reykjavik, close to the National Museum and the center of town. Lively, colorful atmosphere, great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chih-Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with good price. The shared kitchen was nice and clean, so as the room! Staffs there were all very helpful and responsive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arseniy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to downtown, shops, places to eat, and to the bus terminal. Great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anika

We had a great stay here during our one night in Iceland, reception was very friendly and the rooms and common spaces were nice. Location was also convenient for walking around Reykjavik, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every year and never have had a problem they are very helpful and the rooms are quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here before and after a long horse ride holiday. It's always the same and very affordable if you don't want to spend a ton of money on a room you will barely be in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

xiangyang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet place. Nice people. Close to the city Hall and BSI
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. The beds were comfortable. The hostel is close to everything. My only wish is that someone could turn the big light in the sky off when i went to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam Soo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this accommodation in general.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean and efficient. Great place and would stay again. Door looks worked well but it would be nice to be able to access the builiding through other doors than just the main door which requires a number of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice piano in the lounge. Loved playing it. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on my last night. Lovely building on campus. Rooms are fairly modern, clean and comfortable. Beautiful common space off of the lobby that is colorfully decorated and has cozy chairs and a piano. 10 min walk to the BSI bus station which made getting to the airport easy in the AM.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed at this property 5 times when taking students abroad. It is perfect for travelers who do not need bells and whistles. The kitchens are extremely well accommodated and you are sure to meet interesting people there. The rooms are small and efficient, but with great views, clean air, and powerful showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Praises and accolades to the friendly, helpful staff at the student hostel. The facilities were excellent and the location ideal for walking into town. There was free parking in the adjacent lot, which made it a perfect base for the many day trips we took in Iceland. Highly recommended!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option to stay next to the city and the central bus station (BSÍ) for lesy money. Own sink in the room, only toilet and showers are in an extra room. Very nice kitchens with enough space to store food. Everything clean and new.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Irfan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Grossly overpriced, like everything else in Iceland. Very average accommodation for the price. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a great hostel to stay in if you’re looking for privacy and a clean/safe experience. I only wish I could have opened the window as the room was a bit stuffy, but other than that I ha
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfy, kitchen and hallways were very nice. Our room was assigned wrong originally but they were very helpful and upgraded us to a private bathroom. The shower flooded the bathroom with no mat and we only had 1 towel each, so we weren't able to dry the floor, but other than that we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pity some fellow travellers did not clean u the kitchen after themselves! But the building is lovely and the staff are great. Plan to be back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection! Economical, clean, quiet, and short walk (10 min) to BSI bus station to catch Flybus airport shuttle, Golden Circle Tour bus, and transfer to Blue Lagoon. Maybe a 20 min walk to downtown. Reception staff were kind and helpful. It was nice to cook our basic meals in the communal kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfortable, clean rooms, easy checkin and check out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well furnished hostel, great style and great location: close to BSI and the city center. Only one thing was a bit disturbing: the room door shakes every time another doors shuts me you can here any door closing. Maybe a door closer for the main doors could help… Thanks a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025